Announcements

Tammy and Rick Freer of West Tisbury announce the birth of their daughter, Ellis Alexandra Freer, on December 13 at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Ellis weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and she is welcomed by big brother Jack and big sister Auden.

Carter J. Masselli

Valerie Joe Stoyer and James Masselli of West Tisbury announce the birth of their son, Carter James Masselli, on December 14 at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Carter weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces.

Engagements

Laura Darby and Chuck Noonan

Laura Darby of Stockton, N.J., and Chuck Noonan of Edgartown have announced their engagement. Ms. Darby is the daughter of Karl and Laura Darby of Stockton, and Mr. Noonan is the son of Charles and Maggie Noonan of Greene, Maine. A fall 2011 wedding is planned.

Holly Griesser and Andrew Wallace

Holly Griesser of Vineyard Haven and Andrew Wallace of Londonderry, N.H., have announced their engagement. Holly is the daughter of Cindy and step-dad Tim Corner of Oak Bluffs and Peter Griesser. Andrew is the son of Cindy and Dana Wallace. A May wedding is scheduled at the Sailing Camp in Oak Bluffs.

Wedding

Michael DelloRusso of Oak Bluffs and Jeeranan Pasotakang of Burirum, Thailand, married on November 7 at Grace Church in Vineyard Haven, with the Rev. Judith Campbell of Oak Bluffs officiating.A future trip to Thailand and Arizona is planned.

Achievements

Phil Forest, a photovoltaic system designer and installer at South Mountain Company, recently passed a North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners exam to become a Certified Solar Electric Installer.

Curves of Martha’s Vineyard donated more than $700 to the American Cancer Society recently. The women’s fitness center waived joining fees for new members who showed proof of a recent mammogram and donated $25 to the cancer society. Current members also made donations in honor or memory of loved ones in their fight against breast cancer.